CENTI ASTRO-SPACE ACTIVITIES

space camps offered 7 Themes 6 options

Research shows that when individuals exercise their hands and minds together they are also developing critical problem solving skills that benefit them for life. Camps & educational kits that CASA offers are a great way to help develop problem solving skills and an interest in science, math and other subjects! We offer several mini-space camps which range in length from 2 hours to multiple days / sessions in length. There are 24 topics available which are grouped according to 7 themes which are listed below. The sessions can be scheduled during the day, evening and/or over several days.. Mini-Course Camps involve kids with parents thus reinforcing family unity and involvement. 7 Themes Include:

SURFIN' THE SOLAR SYSTEM LUNAR MYSTERIES ALONE IN THE UNIVERSE?? ROCK 'N ROLL 'ROUND THE SUNMISSIONS TO MARS CRUISIN' THE COSMOS GET READY TO BLAST OFF!

The mini-camps described below include: MAGICAL SPACE JOURNEY - or - SOARING with ROCKETS, ONE or TWO DAY and AFTER SCHOOL MINI - CAMPS. We also offer COSMIC ASTRO-SPACE CAMPS based on the 7 themes which run for a week for a total of 30 hours. These can be offered at various locations throughout the year. Three of these camps are also offered during the summer at our location.A separate flyer packet for summer (# JA2012) describes these in more detail.

Why not get a taste of key activities from each camp that we offer. Explore planets, comets and rockets, take a trip to Mars and our moon, find out it we are alone in the universe and explore the wonders of the night sky. Some of the many activities you will get to be involved in include: a walking tour of our system of planets, comet making demonstration, creating craters, launching rockets, gyro magic, tasting space food, microgravity demonstrations, lunar phase in phase out, kinesthetic journey to Mars, Mars lander, habitability of other worlds game, 3 - D constellations, Marketplace Astronomy, Black Holes: Natures Vacuum and Colors of White Light. A detailed description is found on the 1.5 HOUR MINI-CAMPpage.

MINI-COURSE CAMPS

Throughout the year 12 Mini - Course Camps are offered for children & parents.They cover a variety of activities that follow the 7 themes listed above. Participants will be exposed to decision-making, teamwork and cooperative ventures while exploring Astronomy and Space Science through hands-on projects, games, roll playing and simulations.You can download a copy of each of these camps by clicking either a color or black & white PDF file found under the picture in each description. Each of these copies include the title, description, tuition, dates & times, registration form and omportant information. Click on this link to go to the MINI-COURSE CAMPSpage.

oNE or two day MINI-CAMPS

These camps can last for 5 hours (One Day) or 10 hours (Two Days) in length at your location. You have 12 camps to choose from. They can be offered during a school day or a time that is convenient for you. There is no restriction on the time of year and you decide who is involved. There is a restriction on the number of participants though. We prefer to work with no more than 25 individuals and also require 1 to 3 staff to help us. This prevents an unruly environment and better organization. When the camps are completed they can be extended as a presentation to a larger audience by presenting a Space Science Fair to the rest of the school. In this way the whole school is involved in these camps. For more information click on or go to the ONE or TWO DAY MINI-CAMPSpage.

AFTER SCHOOL SPACE CAMPS

This is an out-of-school-time program that explores Astronomy and Space Science concepts through engaging hands-on activities and takes participants on a journey through the Universe. Young people are fascinated by rockets, the planets and cosmos, but they rarely have an opportunity to explore that interest. After School Space Camps is targeted for students in grades 3 - 8, but they are adaptable for any grade. They are offered in 6 to 12 session increments. Each session lasts 45 - 50 minutes. There are 12 topics to choose from with hands-on science and interdisciplinary activities. For more information click on or go to the AFTER SCHOOL SPACE CAMPS page.

Building Air & water Rockets

Tin Can Hero Engine Rocket Activity

Launching Rockets

COSMIC ASTRO-SPACE CAMPS - OUTREACH 2012

Cosmic Astro-Space Camps is for ages 8 - 14 although younger or older are also invited to attend. These camps are missions to inspire young people to learn, explore and transform imagination into reality. Space Campers are exposed to decision-making, teamwork and cooperative ventures as they explore Astronomy and Space Science through hands-on projects, space games, roll playing and simulations. Seven camps are offered including field trips to planetariums and observatories, demonstrations and guest presenters. For more information click on or go to the COSMIC ASTRO SPACE CAMPS - OUTREACH page.

SUMMER 2012 COSMIC ASTRO-SPACE CAMPS

You can live out your astronaut ambitions by learning about space exploration at space camp. Campers spend their days for a week exploring the universe through various space missions. Depending on which camp you choose you can take part in astronaut training exercises, go to the moon, travel to Mars and/or build and launch rockets. For more information click on or go to the SUMMER 2012 COSMIC ASTRO SPACE CAMPSpage.